FullTime Police Officers

Bonus

$10,000 Hiring Bonus: $2,500 at commencement of employment, $2,500 after successful completion of Field Training Program and $5,000 after one year of service post Field Training.

Department: Police Department

Reports to: Police Sergeant

Hourly Wage Rate: $29.09 - $35.63

FLSA Status: Full‑time non‑exempt

Midnight, Sunday August 23, 2026

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties for the Canon City Police Department to maintain public order and to assist and protect the lives and property of Canon City residents, business owners, and visitors.

Performs law enforcement duties on an assigned shift.

Upholds and enforces federal, state, and municipal criminal and traffic laws and ordinances.

Patrols City in marked or unmarked police cars, responds to calls for assistance and traffic accidents.

Prepares legal paperwork such as arrest warrants, summons, probable cause affidavits, custody forms, penalty assessments, and revocation forms.

Consults with prosecutors and testifies in court.

Investigates crimes, collects and preserves evidence, photographs and videotapes crime scenes and accident scenes, executes search warrants and conducts searches as authorized of buildings, vehicles, documents, and computers following established procedures.

Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed.

Some positions serve as Field Training Officers (FTO’s), assisting in the training of other employees.

Some positions serve on Central Mountain Training Foundation (CMTF) Board or Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Board.

Some positions serve on the Special Weapons & Tactics (SRT) team.

Some positions serve as School Resource Officers.

Some positions serve as K‑9 officers.

Some positions conduct firearm training or drivers training for department.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to law enforcement issues in Canon City.

Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of performing police patrol or investigative duties of an assigned shift or unit within a municipal police department.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skilled in the safe use of equipment used by police officers in the performance of their duties including, but not limited to, handgun, shotgun, assault rifle, taser, pepperball gun, pepper spray, voice recorder, flashlight, handcuffs, baton, measuring wheel, and two‑way radios.

Ability to patrol streets and public places in a marked or unmarked police vehicle, discovering and preventing the commission of crimes, and enforcing state, local, and municipal laws.

Ability to respond to calls for service, accident scenes, acts of terror, natural disaster, and preplanned events that require a police presence.

Ability to speak effectively including testifying in court, visiting schools or community events and organizations.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including the preparation of reports and legal paperwork.

Familiar with basic computer functionality. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Knowledge of basic office equipment including but not limited to copiers, fax machines, multi‑line phone systems, and calculators.

Three (3) years of experience as Police Officer I in the Canon City Police Department (CCPD), or One (1) year of experience with CCPD and three (3) years of experience with another law enforcement agency, or Five (5) years of experience with another law enforcement agency.

Completion of Field Training.

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Certified Colorado Police Officer, or eligible for Provisional Colorado POST Certification due to possessing a qualifying out‑of‑state POST certificate.

Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Four (4) years of experience as Police Officer I in CCPD, or One (1) year of experience with CCPD and Five (5) years of experience with another law enforcement agency, or Eight (8) years of experience with another law enforcement agency.

Field Training or Skills Instructor.

Advanced Classes totaling 100 hours of training; of which 40 hours must include leadership training.

Any certifications showing advanced knowledge of police procedures including, but not limited to, Reid Interview/Interrogation Techniques, Basic or advanced crime scene investigation, Level One (1) or greater accident investigation, Basic or advanced investigations training, Standardized Field Sobriety Training, Intoxilyzer, First Aid/CPR.

Physical Activities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee will travel within the City of Canon City and Fremont County.

Position works in an indoor and outdoor environment and requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities in a variety of settings.

The employee is sometimes required to drive, including marked and unmarked police vehicles.

The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous and potentially lethal situations and individuals, including exposure to firearms, other weapons, explosives, toxins, traffic, and natural disasters.

Communicates verbally with City staff, outside agencies and the public in one‑on‑one settings, group settings and over the telephone.

This position will be assigned to work various shifts throughout the work week; Saturday to Friday.

Travel within the City of Canon City and Fremont County will be required.